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President Donald Trump faces a ticking clock with respect to the current proposed COVID-19 relief package. Trump has suggested he may reject the $900 billion package that Congress approved earlier this week unless lawmakers include $2,000 stimulus payments. Business Insider reports Trump could cost jobless workers a week of $300 federal unemployment benefits if he fails to sign the bill by midnight Saturday. Business Insider reports nearly 14 million Americans may lose all their unemployment aid this weekend if the bill doesn't pass. Labor experts say a two-to-three week gap in unemployment benefits is inevitable, as states need to recalibrate their computer systems to send the payments.
Tokyo, Apr 30 (EFE/EPA).Japanese carrier All Nippon Airways Friday posted a record net loss of more than 405 billion yen ($3.7 billion) for the pandemic-struck financial year that ended on Mar.31. (Camera: FRANCK ROBICHON)SHOT LIST: B-ROLL OF ANA PLANES IN TOKYO, JAPAN.
Paris, Mar 18 (EFE / EPA) .- (Camera: Mohammed Badra) Prime Minister Jean Castex will announce more restrictive measures on Thursday to deal with the rise in Covid-19 cases in Paris. According to local media, the restrictions could include tightening the current curfew or even imposing a weekend lockdown.FOOTAGE OF PARIS.
A Morning Consult poll finds that four in five Americans want Biden to prioritize federal aid. The top two concerns of the voters were small business aid and stimulus checks. Respondents also indicated favorability of extending mortgage forbearance policies. They also favored increasing unemployment benefits and raising taxes for the wealthy. Treasury Secretary nominee Janet Yellen affirmed Biden's stance on aid in her confirmation hearing. Biden lists a quick economic recovery from the pandemic at the top of his to-do agenda.